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Fiji grapples with unfolding crisis of cyclones and COVID-19 tourism downturn, urges Australia to allow travel bubble ABC Business 3/02/2021 By Rani Hayman © Provided by ABC Business Fiji has been devastated by two tropical cyclones. (Supplied: Hemant Kumar) Days after being smashed by a second devastating cyclone, Fiji is grappling with an unfolding crisis, with roads in some areas cut, food in short supply and concerns over dirty drinking water. And the island nation's Attorney-General and Minister Responsible for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, is desperate to get...

Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. [image: Fijian Govt] Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are looking at replicating the COVID-19 protocols practiced after the arrival of the HMAS Adelaide from Australia with the Bula Bubble concept. He says they are hoping this will further strengthen Fiji and Australia’s ability to allow travel between the two countries. Australia’s largest ship, the HMAS Adelaide is currently in Fiji with specialised personnel, equipment and provisions to assist in TC Yasa rehabilitation efforts in the Northern Division. Sayed-Khaiyum says a team w...